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143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold upon me: thy commandments are my delights.

144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 KOPH. I have called with [my] whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will observe thy statutes.

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143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,
    but your commands give me delight.(A)
144 Your statutes are always righteous;
    give me understanding(B) that I may live.

ק Qoph

145 I call with all my heart;(C) answer me, Lord,
    and I will obey your decrees.(D)

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